The homeowner’s comparison guide
Trimlight vs Minleon
By Permanent Lights NW · Updated
Two ways to light your home year-round. Start with the everyday white light, the controls you’ll use and the service included in your quote.
Compare all 7 brandsThe short version
What actually changes your decision.
See the white in person
The LED design differs. Compare both at the brightness you would actually use at home.
Compare the whole quote
Trimlight’s per-foot figure is national guidance, and your dealer sets the price. We charge by the foot: simple, honest, no hidden fees. Your written quote spells out everything before any work starts. Neither is automatically cheaper.
Lifetime lights with us, too
Our lights carry lifetime coverage, with 10 years on the controller and one year on workmanship.
Consider Trimlight
If its Edge app, voice controls and the local dealer’s installation suit the way you want to use your lights.
Consider Minleon with us
If you want dedicated warm white, custom-cut aluminum track and lifetime light coverage, with the controller included on our track packages.
The practical differences
Compare what you’ll live with.
| What matters | Trimlight Classic | Minleon with usWhat we install |
|---|---|---|
| Installed priceInclude the controller and installation. | $18–35/ft guidance National manufacturer range. Your dealer’s quote depends on the layout and options. [2] | Priced by the foot · No hidden fees Controller included on track packages. Average about $3,000; smaller homes often cost less, and the free measure gives your exact written quote. [3] |
| Everyday whiteThis is the setting you may use most. | RGB color mixing Classic lists RGB LEDs; ask to see its white beside your existing exterior lights. [1] | Dedicated warm-white LEDs P50H and D35 RGBW+2 include a white channel around 3000K. [5][6] |
| Light spacingSpacing changes the look of a roofline. | 6, 9 or 12 inches Classic’s published spacing options. [1] | 12 inches on Pebble Track Other packages and spacing choices are available; compare like-for-like layouts. [4] |
| ControlsTry the everyday tasks in the app. | Edge app + voice control Classic lists Alexa, Google Home and music input. [1] | App-controlled scenes Our packages include app setup. Confirm the controller and any smart-home integration you need. [4] |
| WarrantyAsk who pays for the repair visit. | Lifetime parts guarantee Classic references 50,000 hours. Get the full terms and dealer labor coverage in writing. [1] | Lifetime warranty on lights 10-year controller coverage and 1-year workmanship. Permanent Lights NW coverage; written terms supplied with your quote. [3] |
| Daylight appearanceLook at the track with the lights off. | Dealer-installed channel Ask for a physical sample of the channel, color and bulb on your quote. [2] | Custom-cut aluminum track Color matched and fitted to your roofline. Choose Pebble, Deep Pebble, puck or C9 profiles. [4] |
Compare the exact model and installation on each quote. A published specification is not a side-by-side performance test. Prices are planning figures, not a quote for your home.
Beyond the headline
A few details worth a closer look.
Let your eyes decide the white
A dedicated white LED is a design difference, not proof that everyone will prefer its appearance. Ask for a sample at a comfortable evening brightness against a surface similar to your home.
[1][5]Keep the price comparison fair
Use the same measured roofline, spacing and access requirements. Confirm whether power supplies, control equipment, lift access and tax are included before comparing totals.
[2][3]Before you decide
A little more clarity.
Does this cover every Trimlight model?
No. The product details here refer to Trimlight Classic. If your quote names 3L or another model, ask for that model’s current specification sheet; do not assume the Classic figures apply.
Can the warranty lengths be compared directly?
Only after checking which parts are covered, exclusions, transfer conditions and labor charges. A long parts warranty does not necessarily include a free service visit.
Which is brighter?
We do not rank them by brightness here. Manufacturer lumen figures can use different measurement conditions, and spacing and the mounting angle affect the result on a home.
Check the details yourself
The information behind this guide.
Manufacturer information describes specific products; our pages describe the installation we offer. Terms and prices can change. Your current written quote should identify the model, scope and applicable coverage.
- Trimlight Classic specificationsManufacturer product page
- Trimlight 2026 pricing guideManufacturer pricing guidance
- Permanent Lights NW pricing & warranty outlineHow we price & our coverage
- Our lighting packages & mounting optionsOur installation specifications
- Minleon P50H RGBW+2 datasheetManufacturer PDF · March 2025
- Minleon D35 RGBW+2 datasheetManufacturer PDF · January 2025